Sabbatical(2014)
While on sabbatical, Ben Hardin returns home to care for his ailing mother.
After his mother suffers a stroke, Ben Hardin returns to his rural hometown to care for her and complete his most recent book. While home, his relationships with family and friends are strained and tested.
Movie: Sabbatical
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Ben Hardin
Sarah Walsh
Dylan Hardin
Elizabeth Hardin
Dan Keaton
John
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